In an emotional speech, Okuyeme, who is fondly called “journartist”—a blend of journalist and artist by colleagues, reflected on his life’s journey with gratitude. “I call myself a child of grace,” he said. “Life has taught me to be humble and kind to people because you never know when you will need them.”
He recalled his beginnings as a science student who ended up pursuing his creative passions. “People thought I would become a visual artist because I could draw,” he said. “But I ended up studying Mass Communication at UNILAG and became both a journalist and actor.”
He also shared moments of rejection and triumph, recalling a time he was asked during an audition if he had ever acted before. “It felt insulting,” he said, “but one of the assistant directors, who happened to be my student, recognised me and apologised. That’s life.”
With a career that spans journalism, theatre, television, and radio, Tony Okuyeme has earned the admiration of peers and fans alike. From being a voice in the newsroom to a face on stage and screen, his story is one of passion, persistence, and purpose.
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